Derek72 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I`m looking at buying my first true carving only board and still I don't know which one F2 Silberpfeil 172 or Donek FC 175 ? I'm 6'2 and 215 lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 My vote is for the Donek too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakker Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 i ride an F2 speedster. its not really a carving board, but one of the things that bugs me is the tip flex. don't know how the silberfeil is, but i vote a custom donek. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Support the home team. Great board, great service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I love my Donek FC, and the customer service is awesome. I also have the Speedster and the tip is just too soft, though like abbaker, dont know how it compares to the Silberfeil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 how is a speedster not a carving board? anyway...if you've narrowed it down to those two, its easy. Donek. Because sean is cool as hell and will build your board for you personally. F2 makes some sweet rides, but...support small biz when they deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Never ridden an F2, but I can tell you that the FC175 is one nice board. It's the "go to" board in my quiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Have to add another vote for the Donek. I went to two SESs and demoed everything until I settled on the Donek FC 1 171. I'm 5-10, 200. This board rips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I really enjoyed the Silberpfeil when I test drove it at the SES. Fun, poppy board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 which one F2 Silberpfeil 172 or Donek FC 175 ?I'm 6'2 and 215 lb. I am a tad lighter than you and from my personal experience would recommend that you avoid the Silberpfeil! The Silb is too soft when ridden aggressively by someone of your size.I recently demoed a 175 FCI and loved it but found that it rode like another board I own. Instead, I purchased a 179 FCI. The Donek will handle your weight much better! I really enjoyed the Silberpfeil when I test drove it at the SES. Fun, poppy board.Ken, you are significantly lighter than Derek72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfj04 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I've riddden both boards - love my F2 - but - at your weight I'd probably recommend the Donek. The overall factor for you to consider (IMO) is a smooth stable board in the Donek or a great carver but a softer/almost SL turn in the F2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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